Recipes

For the Pad Thai Sauce: 1/4 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar) 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free) 1 tablespoon lime juice 1-2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce (or Sriracha, adjust to taste) For the Pad Thai: 8 ounces dried flat rice noodles 1 tablespoon sesame oil […]

Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35-40 minutes Ingredients Bell Peppers: 2 medium (any color you prefer) Meat Mixture: 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage (casing removed) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if necessary) 1 large egg 1/4 cup minced onion (or 1 small shallot) 2 cloves garlic, minced […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients: Chicken: 1-1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts if preferred) 1/2 cup gluten-free flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Maple Bourbon Sauce 2 tablespoons bourbon (Maker’s Mark, or your favorite) 1 cup chicken broth […]

Ingredients: Fries: 1 large bag (about 32 ounces) frozen French fries (choose your favorite cut: crinkle, steak, waffle) or 2-3 large russet potatoes for homemade fries Sauce: 1/2 cup pizza sauce (store-bought or homemade) Cheese: 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, or use your favorite melty cheese) Toppings 1/2 cup […]

Ingredients: Oats: 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed) Nuts (Optional): 1/3 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds) Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Baking Powder: ½ teaspoon baking powder Salt: ¼ teaspoon salt Milk: 1 cup milk (dairy or your favorite non-dairy alternative) Banana: 1 large ripe banana, mashed Maple Syrup: […]

Ingredients: For the Salad: 3-4 cups coleslaw mix (green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded carrots) 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (or substitute with baked tofu) ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup chopped peanuts 3-4 green onions, sliced 1 cup fried wonton strips (store-bought or see notes below) For the Thai […]

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: For the Maple-Bourbon Pecans: 1 cup pecan halves 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 ½ teaspoons bourbon Pinch of coarse sea salt For the Salad 5 ounces mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, spring mix, etc.) ¼ cup dried cranberries 1 […]

Ingredients: Dry: 2 ½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned) 1/4 cup chia seeds 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) Wet: 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) ½ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup coconut oil (melted) […]

Ingredients: 16 oz (2 cups) full-fat sour cream: Full-fat sour cream is key for its rich, creamy texture. 1/4 cup mayonnaise: Adds a touch of tanginess and helps thicken the dip. 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped: Fresh chives are essential for the classic flavor. 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes (or 2 teaspoons onion powder): […]

Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon curd (store-bought or homemade – see note below) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed Assorted fruit for dipping: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, apple slices, etc. Instructions: Beat the […]